Arts development

Creative Lewisham

The Arts Service has played a key role in the Creative Lewisham agenda. Launched in 2001, the initiative was set up to provide a force for social and economic regeneration of the Borough. The Creative Lewisham Agency was created and a range of projects, with a strong emphasis on enhancing the urban realm, have been delivered.

The Arts Service continues to support Creative Lewisham Agency to develop the creative sector in the borough. The Agency focuses on cultural development, economic regeneration, the urban realm and training and education.

Networks

The Arts Service nurtures networks and partnerships between artists, arts organisations, schools and the wider community.

Key networks include:

• LEAN (Lewisham Education Arts Network), contact Jane Hendrie on 020 8694 6622 or lean1@ukonline.co.uk
• The Creative Hub network managed by the Creative Lewisham Agency on 020 8691 6729 or info@creativehub.org.uk
• Downham Cultural Consortium, contact Lewisham Arts Service on 020 8314 7729 or arts.service@lewisham.gov.uk.

Arts projects

The Arts Service manages a number of projects that support the Council’s priorities.